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One of the most common questions we receive during the off-season is “What is there to do in Cape May right now?” There’s a funny misconception that winter means we close our doors–all of them. I’ve been asked, more times than I can count, if Cape May is open in the winter months. That’s one… Read more »
Outside, it’s soggy, with temperatures above freezing, partially melting the snow that fell yesterday. The sky is solid gray. Winter Storm Jonas is blowing through New Jersey, flooding nearby barrier islands, and its wind gusts have knocked out power in parts of Cape May County. Cape May experienced some flooding this morning during high tide, around 7:30am, but our… Read more »
Ringing in the new year in Cape May? Make your reservations now for New Year’s Eve. We’ll continue to update this list as more restaurant information becomes available. Don’t see your restaurant listed? Email jessica@capemay.com with any additions. The Black Duck Now taking reservations for New Year’s Eve. Open January 1 & 2. Call (609)… Read more »
We can hardly believe Christmas is in three days! Here’s a glimpse at more of the beautiful decorations around town. Pictured are the Cherry House, Queen Victoria, Congress Hall, Mason Cottage, and the Mainstay Inn.
If you’ll be spending the holidays with us, you’re probably wondering where you can eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Blue Pig Tavern at Congress Hall 3-course Christmas menu served Friday, December 25th from 2pm-8pm. Entree price includes choice of first course and dessert. Also serving on Christmas Eve. For reservations please call 609-884-6574.… Read more »
Cape May is beautiful at Christmastime, but in recent years there has been a decline in the number of houses decorated for the holidays. Why the drop? In part, it’s because we lose bed and breakfasts every season to the whole-house rental trend, reducing the number of year-round innkeepers to decorate the Victorian houses for… Read more »
Tonight and tomorrow, enjoy refreshments while you chip away at your holiday shopping list during the Washington Street Mall’s Hospitality Nights! Parking is free this time of the year, both at the meters and in the Washington Commons parking lot. Cape May Holiday Shopping Hours (We’ll continue to update this list as hours come in.)… Read more »
Saturday night at 5pm, the West Cape May Christmas Parade kicked off its 50th year. Well-bundled spectators lined the streets from the West Cape May Firehouse all the way to the parade’s end at the Inn of Cape May. And for the first time, we were excited to ride along the parade route! Cape Publishing… Read more »
The holiday season kicked off at the Emlen Physick Estate on Saturday evening with their annual tree-lighting ceremony. Congress Hall and the City of Cape May will both hold tree-lighting ceremonies on December 4th. West Cape May’s annual Christmas Parade will be at 5pm on Saturday, December 5th. For all holiday events, keep an eye… Read more »
A crowd gathered this morning at the monument on Columbia Avenue for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, which included a performance by Lower Township third graders and a presentation from the US Coast Guard.Speakers included the mayors of Cape May, West Cape May, and Cape May Point, and Captain G. Todd Prestige, Commanding Officer of… Read more »
Tree lightings around Cape May
Cape May’s first snowfall this December
Holiday decor around Cape May
Scarecrow Alley at the Emlen Physick Estate
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